Lecturer in Engineering; on-site

Lecturer in Engineering (on-site)

Within the range £30,000 to £44,000 per annum. Starting salary subject to college salary assessment process. 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Are you keen to share your skills, knowledge and experience with future generations of engineers? Are you interested in a rewarding career in education?

We are seeking to recruit a Lecturer in Engineering and are looking for industry professionals who are able to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for Engineering and the ability to encourage and inspire young people.

You will be aligned to teach on our T Level engineering programme. You will ideally have a level 4 (HNC) qualification or higher in an engineering subject or a similar field, GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in Maths and English (or a commitment to achieving), and a teaching qualification (or a commitment to achieving within a specified timeframe).

We are particularly looking for individuals who can demonstrate and teach effective use of industry equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drills, grinders, welding and 3D printers.

In return we can offer you a team environment that is committed to giving students the best experience possible to enable them to work competently and confidently out in industry.

A package of training support to help you get started in the teaching role. The opportunity to gain a teaching qualification, with remission from your teaching timetable to study towards a PGCE qualification.

• Level 4 (HNC) qualification or higher in an engineering subject or a similar field.
• GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications in Maths and English, or commitment to achieving.
• Teaching qualification, or commitment to achieving within a specified timeframe.
• Experience with industry equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drills, grinders, welding, 3D printers.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Ipswich campus; however, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site therefore you may be required to work at and travel between campuses.

Closing date:
Sunday 14th June 2026 at Midnight.

Interview date:
Monday 22nd June 2026.

The College reserves the right to close this advert early.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

We do not recognise any agencies or search agencies acting on our behalf unless they have been officially engaged. Applicants should apply to us directly and not be persuaded to go via an agency.

All appointments are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to equality and diversity. Suffolk New College guarantees to short list all applicants from a black or ethnic minority group who meet the essential criteria and all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria.